Releasable electrical connector for use with circuit cards
US6688902B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided which can releasably engage a circuit card within a slot defined by the electrical connector. A camming mechanism is provided which includes a slide having a series of camming surfaces for cooperating with a corresponding series of follower surfaces associated with a pin holder. Longitudinal movement of the slide causes the cooperating surfaces to spread open card edge receiving portions of the slot, or to close down over the portions of the circuit card to be engaged. The electrical connector preferably has an opening in one end to allow a circuit card to enter the slot from the side, allowing circuit cards to be removed from or installed in a rack, frame or other chassis from the side. A key is provided to ensure correct alignment of the circuit card in the slot prior to closure of the release mechanism.
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